CORPORATE ADMIN ASSISTANT TO VP

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 4, 2025

Req ID: 42650
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII has an opening for an Administrative Assistant to Corporate VP in Arlington, VA. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Corporate Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Secretary and other attorneys and executive staff in the Company's law department. The Administrative Assistant will work in a fast-paced environment, handling a variety of detailed-oriented tasks, many of a highly confidential and critical nature. Position requires significant team-work and involves contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company that requires the exercise of judgment and discretion, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Position also includes preparation and editing of Word and PowerPoint documents, and proficiency with both applications is essential. Organizational skills are also important.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Providing executive assistant support to the Corporate Vice President , Associate General Counsel and Secretary
Assisting in the preparation of documents and other filings, including the Company's proxy statements, and materials in support of the board of directors
Scheduling and providing logistical support for executive meetings and conferences
Receiving and assisting executives, visitors and guests
Conducting research, compiling and reconciling data, and preparing expense/budget/department reports and correspondence
Arranging and supporting executive travel
Serving as a resource for other executive and department staff in the conduct of departmental operations

Must Have

High School/GED and 6 years of additional education and/or experience.
Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice to Have

Associates Degree in Legal Assisting, Business Administration or Administrative Sciences
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, adapt to changing schedules and short deadlines
Proficiency in English grammar and composition
Self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills
Highly professional, with demonstrated judgment, diplomacy and sensitivity to confidential matters
Ability to fully support core office hours and executive and conference schedules, including overtime, when required
Ability to work as a team member is essential

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.